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  1. Bukowski: National Poetry Month

    Since it’s National Poetry Month (no, I’m not crazy, you mean you didn’t know?) I thought I’d post one of these blog entries about my favorite poet. And then I realized that I don’t really have one. On the surface, the task seemed simple and straightforward. But after some consideration, I realized that to pick a poet was no easy task. And the reason’s not because I adore scores of poets or that my collection is so expansive, but because I find it difficult to define what poetry is. At times I’ll ...
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  2. This is a watch forum after all.

    So I should ocassionally talk about watches.

    My present 'grail' is the Breitling Avenger II Seawolf. After handling a couple Breitlings in Arkansas, I'm sold. I've been given official clearance from the powers that be (wife) to persue it as my next watch purchase. This is as long as I keep the impact on worked for (paycheck) money minimal. So barring being deferred for any reason, I'll be saving up plasma donations. 50$ on Tuesday, 75$ on Friday. 125$ a week. I believe it's doable. ...

    Updated Apr 2, 2015 at 01:48 PM by Spooky

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  3. Spooky's Blog

    Never had a blog before. No idea what to expect. I assume I'm going to end up boring people with nonsensical ramblings.

    Not sure how to start. Picture of the real Spooky:

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  4. Issue 30 - 1940s Chinese Pilot

    by , Mar 31, 2015 at 03:08 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) was established in 1949, they used Soviet supplied MiG-15 as a defence force, and soon after became involved with the Korean War.
    In the 60s the alliance between the USSR and China weakened and China was forced to use home built equipment for its armed forces.
    The Tianjin Watch Company built the first Chinese produced with in 1961, and in 1963, ...

    Updated Mar 31, 2015 at 03:18 PM by Churchy

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  5. Issue 29 - 1970 Indian Army

    by , Mar 23, 2015 at 09:03 AM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    The West End Watch Company was founded in Bombay in 1886, they used quality movements from Swiss manufacturers to produce highly regarded watches during the First World War.
    Near the end of the war the sub brand Sewar was introduced that became a firm favourite in India.
    West End Watch ℅ were in a position to supply quality watches to the Indian government, and has sold Millions of ...
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